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Report of seed analysis, Bebtha A. IIollisteb (Ann. Rpt. Sec. Bd. Agr. Mivli. 53 

 (19l.'t), pp. 168-182, figs. 6). — This gives the results of the purity analyses of 

 iijrrioultural seeds under a new law, and the text of the roj^ulation for seed 

 testing. 



First annual seed laboratory report, 1913—14, W. L. Oswai.ij (Minnesota 

 Sta. Bui. l-'il {1915). pp. 5-20. figs. 6). — This bulletin discusses the Minnesota 

 seed law and its effect upon the seed indtistry of the State, points out the func- 

 tions of the educational, experimental, seed testing, and seed inspection divi- 

 sions of the seeti laboratory, and gives results of seed testing for germination 

 and purity for 1913-14. 



Results of seed tests for 1914, F. W. Taylor (New Hampshire Sta. Bui. 

 174 (lOl-'f)' PP- 20, fig. 1). — This gives results of purity and germination tests 

 of 126 samples of seeds examined from September 1, 1913, to September 1, 1914, 

 with brief notes. 



Wisconsin seed inspection law, A. L. Stone (Wisconsin Hla. Circ. Inform. 

 4 (1911), 2. cd., pp. 10, fig. 1).—A slightly revised edition (E. S. R., 22, p. 236). 



The new seed inspection law, A. L. Stone (Wisconsin Sta. Circ. Inform. If 

 (1913), Sup., pp. 3). — A brief discussion of the changes made in 1913 in the 

 above law. 



HOKTICULTURE. 



[Report of horticultural investigations], F. Garcia (New Mcrico Sta. Rpt. 

 1914, PP- 58-67, 72-74, figs. 3). — This comprises brief statements of the progress 

 made with the various horticultural projects in 1913, and in pai't noted in a 

 previous bulletin (E. S. R., 30, p. 839). 



Experiments with Yinifera grapes have shown plainly the benefit derived from 

 covering the vines during the winter. Uncovered vines in both irrigated and 

 nonirrigated plats were badly winter injured, the canes being l^illed back to the 

 ground. Data are given for 1913 showing the yields on the various grape plats. 

 A table is also given showing the comparative growth made during the season 

 of 1- and 2-year-old apple grafts planted in 1912. The fertilizer experiments 

 with peach trees were continued, and the results as measured by tree growth 

 during 1912 and 1913 are briefly recorded. In the orchard cover crop experiment 

 plantings of various croi:>s were made on October 15 and December 1, 1913. and 

 on January, February, and March 1, 1914. A diagram is given showing the 

 height of these various plantings when plowed under on May 11. Of the various 

 peas planted on October 15. sweet peas alone passed through the winter unin- 

 jured and the amount of vine growth in May was equal to that of the various 

 pea plantings made on December 1. Some data are given on cultural and 

 variety tests of spinach and cauliflower. 



Breeding exi)eriments with the Mexican chili were continued. A number of 

 promising strains were secured and are here illustrated. Data are given show- 

 ing the yields of fresh, red, and green chilies, together with the estimated yield 

 per acre of good dried red chilies secured from the various strains in 1913. 



Fertilizer tests on onion lands, A. G. B. Bouquet (Oregon Sta. Bicn. Crop 

 Pest and Hort. Rpt. 1913-14, pp. 7-24, flffs. .'/). — The results are given of cooper- 

 ative fertilizer experiments with onions conducted on a number of farms in the 

 upper Willamette Valley during the seasons 1913 and 1914. The results thus far 

 show in general that expenditures for medium heavy to heavy applications of 

 fertilizer are not always accompanied by resulting crop increase. Each farm is 

 an individual problem and in few cases can a definite rule of fertilization be 

 economically applied to all. The exi3eriments are being continued. 



